2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1215000484 M.D.
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PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 236 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $18.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. filed 1,152 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2006

NPI 1215000484

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,152 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1215000484. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3737 N MERIDIAN ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46208, with a listed phone of (317) 925-2661. NPI 1215000484 was issued on 11/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WASHINGTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,152 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $123K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3737 N MERIDIAN ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208

Provider Details

NPI 1215000484
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/16/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 1,152 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,152
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,941
Total Day Supply
54,500
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 75, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
401
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
116
Timolol Maleate
102
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
91
Prednisolone Acetate
80
Brimonidine Tartrate
58
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
56
Diclofenac Sodium
49
Dorzolamide Hcl
39
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s 1,152 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WASHINGTON.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s specialty?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. wrote 1,152 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. located?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. is located at 3737 N MERIDIAN ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46208. Phone: (317) 925-2661.
What is PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215000484, issued on 11/16/2006.
Does PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,152 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s credentials?
PHELGAR WASHINGTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1215000484 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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